If you’re ready to apply yoga philosophy to your own life—or teach it with clarity and feeling—my classes and workshops create space to sharpen your thinking, steady your inner life, and connect your practice to what matters now.
New Mini-Course: The Yamas and Niyamas
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Hi Reader, When people think about yoga, they usually think about postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. Patanjali had a different starting point. The Yoga Sutras begin with the yamas and niyamas: yoga's principles of ethical conduct and self-care. Most modern yogis know that ethical restraints and personal observances are the first two limbs of the yoga system, but the yamas and niyamas are often misunderstood. Some people view them as moral rules. Others see them as a list of behaviors that make us better people. Both perspectives contain some truth, but traditional yoga philosophy presents us with an even deeper understanding. The yamas and niyamas are not simply rules and regulations they're a blueprint for creating the internal conditions necessary for our spiritual growth. The way we speak, consume, work, relate to others, and care for ourselves shapes the quality of our inner life. The yamas and niyamas help us align our lifestyle choices — the way we speak, consume, work, relate to others, and care for ourselves — with the larger goals of yoga practice. In my upcoming live online mini-course, we'll explore these teachings in depth, drawing on traditional commentaries and examining how these foundational principles can help us navigate modern life with greater clarity, integrity, and purpose. Here are the topics we'll explore in this live online min-course:
This live workshop will include a high level of interactivity for questions and discussion. If you're looking for a thoughtful and well-informed exploration of these foundational teachings — one that honors the traditional yoga wisdom tradition while speaking directly to the challenges of modern life — this course is for you. The Yamas and Niyamas: Traditional Guidelines for a Modern Yogic Lifestyle Two live 90-minute online classes + replay TUITION: $64 This mini-course is registered with Yoga Alliance and offers 3 hours of CE credit. Each class will be recorded: a replay link will be sent out shortly after the live classes end so you can revisit the material at your own pace. Be sure to check your Promotions or Subscriptions folder if it doesn't land in your inbox. If you have any questions about this course, just reply to this email! Hoping you're well in all respects, Hari-k |
Hari-kirtana das
If you’re ready to apply yoga philosophy to your own life—or teach it with clarity and feeling—my classes and workshops create space to sharpen your thinking, steady your inner life, and connect your practice to what matters now.
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